How old was Ron Howard in Cowboys & Aliens?

There’s something captivating about discovering a celebrity’s age during a defining role. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

In Cowboys & Aliens, Ron Howard took on the role at the age of:

56 years old

According to our findings, that was the correct age of the celebrity.

Our method involved using the first calendar day of the release year of Cowboys & Aliens:

January 1, 2011

And the birth date of Ron Howard:

March 01, 1954

Because filming and release dates are relatively close but not the same, the real age of Ron Howard during production might differ by a year from the one displayed.